2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal and its use as aroma chemical

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal and a method of preparing same, to the use of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal as aroma chemical; to the use of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal for preparing an aroma chemical composition or for modifying the aroma character of an aroma chemical composition; to an aroma chemical composition containing 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal; and to a method of preparing an aromatized composition or for modifying the aroma character of an aromatized composition.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal and a method of preparing same, to the use of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal as aroma chemical; to the use of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal for preparing an aroma chemical composition or for modifying the aroma character of an aroma chemical composition; to an aroma chemical composition containing 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal; and to a method of preparing an aromatized composition or for modifying the aroma character of an aromatized composition.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Aroma chemicals, especially fragrances, are of great interest especially in the field of cosmetics and cleaning and laundry compositions. Fragrances of natural origin are mostly expensive, often limited in their available amount and, on account of fluctuations in environmental conditions, are also subject to variations in their content, purity etc. To circumvent these undesirable factors, it is therefore of great interest to create synthetic substances which have organoleptic properties that resemble more expensive natural fragrances, or which have novel and interesting organoleptic profiles.

Despite a large number of already existing synthetic aroma chemicals (fragrances and flavorings), there is a constant need for new components in order to be able to satisfy the multitude of properties desired for extremely diverse areas of application. These include, firstly, the organoleptic properties, i.e. the compounds should have advantageous odiferous (olfactory) or gustatory properties. Furthermore, aroma chemicals should also have additional positive secondary properties, such as e.g. an efficient preparation method, the possibility of providing better sensory profiles as a result of synergistic effects with other fragrances, a higher stability under certain application conditions, a higher extendibility, a better higher substantivity, etc.

There is an increased need for aroma chemicals which can impart an aroma impression, especially a woody/fruity/sweet/dried fruit/floral/orris/powdery/foodlike/other, odiferous impression to a composition. Such properties are of special interest for compositions such as for example body care compositions, hygiene articles, cleaning compositions, textile detergent compositions and compositions for scent dispensers. Of special interest are aroma chemicals, which can impart one or more distinct aroma impressions to a composition, thereby contributing to a rich and interesting sensory profile, especially an olfactory profile of the composition. In addition, especially regarding aroma chemicals which can impart an aroma impression, the substantivity as well as the tenacity are of special interest in order to obtain a long-lasting odiferous impression in the composition as well as to the surface with which the composition is treated.

However, since even small changes in chemical structure bring about massive changes in the sensory properties such as odor and also taste, the targeted search for substances with certain sensory properties such as a certain odor is extremely difficult. The search for new fragrances and flavorings is therefore in most cases difficult and laborious without knowing whether a substance with the desired odor and/or taste will even actually be found.

It is an object of the present invention to provide new aroma chemicals. These should have pleasant organoleptic properties. It is a further object of the present invention to provide substances which can be used as an aroma chemical in ready-to-use compositions. In particular, odor-intensive substances having a pleasant odor are sought. Furthermore, they should be combinable with other aroma chemicals, allowing the creation of novel advantageous sensory profiles. In addition, these aroma chemicals should be obtainable from readily available starting materials, allowing their fast and economic manufacturing.

This object is achieved by the provision of the novel compound 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal. The inventors found that this compound has a pleasant odor reminiscent of violet leaf and green beans with aldehydic and marine elements.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Thus, a first aspect of the present invention relates to a compound which is a 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal.

A second aspect of the present invention relates to an aroma chemical composition comprising the compound of the present invention and (i) at least one additional aroma chemical different from 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, or (ii) at least one non-aroma chemical carrier, or (iii) a mixture of (i) and (ii).

A third aspect of the present invention relates to the use of a compound of the present invention as an aroma chemical.

A fourth aspect of the present invention relates to the use of a compound of the present invention for preparing an aroma chemical composition.

A fifth aspect of the present invention relates to the use of a compound of the present invention for modifying the aroma character of an aroma chemical composition.

A 6^(th) aspect of the present invention relates to a method of preparing the compound of the present invention. Said method comprises the step of reacting reacting crotyl alcohol with 2-ethylhexenal to obtain 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal in an organic phase, separation of the organic phase, and purification of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal by fractional distillation. The compound of 2,4-diethylocta-2E,6E-dienal is the major fraction isolated by purification.

A 7^(th) aspect of the present invention relates to a method of preparing an aroma chemical composition. Said method comprises the step of mixing the compound of the present invention with other ingredients such as, e.g., at least one other aroma chemical and/or at least one non-aroma chemical carrier so as to obtain the aroma chemical composition.

An 8t^(h) aspect of the present invention relates to a method of modifying the aroma of an aroma chemical composition. Said method comprises the step of incorporating the compound of the present invention into an aroma chemical composition so as to obtain an aroma-modified aroma chemical composition.

A 9^(th) aspect of the present invention relates to a method of modifying the aroma of a ready-to-use composition. Said method comprises the step of incorporating the compound of the present invention into a ready-to-use composition so as to obtain an aroma-modified ready-to-use composition.

The compound of the present invention and aroma chemical compositions thereof possess advantageous organoleptic properties, in particular a pleasant aroma. Therefore, they can be favorably used as aromatizing ingredients in perfume compositions, body care compositions (including cosmetic compositions and products for oral and dental hygiene), hygiene articles, cleaning compositions (including dishwashing compositions), textile detergent compositions, compositions for scent dispensers, foods, food supplements, pharmaceutical compositions, crop protection compositions and other ready-to-use compositions.

The pleasant aroma, low volatility and excellent solubility make the compound of the present invention a suitable ingredient in compositions where a pleasing aroma is desirable. By virtue of its physical properties, the compound of the invention is well combinable with other aroma chemicals and customary ingredients in aromatized ready-to-use compositions such as, in particular, perfume compositions. This allows, e.g., the creation of aroma compositions, in particular perfume compositions having novel advantageous sensory profiles.

Furthermore, the compound of the present invention can be produced in good yields and purities by a simple synthesis starting from readily available starting materials. Thus, the compound of the present invention can be produced in large scales and in a simple and cost-efficient manner.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the presently claimed invention or the application and uses of the presently claimed invention.

Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, summary or the following detailed description.

The terms “comprising”, “comprises” and “comprised of” as used herein are synonymous with “including”, “includes” or “containing”, “contains”, and are inclusive or open-ended and do not exclude additional, non-recited members, elements or method steps. It will be appreciated that the terms “comprising”, “comprises” and “comprised of” as used herein comprise the terms “consisting of”, “consists” and “consists of”.

Furthermore, the terms “(a)”, “(b)”, “(c)”, “(d)” etc. and the like in the description and in the claims, are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances and that the embodiments of the subject matter described herein are capable of operation in other sequences than described or illustrated herein. In case the terms “(A)”, “(B)” and “(C)” or AA), BB) and CC) or “(a)”, “(b)”, “(c)”, “(d)”, “(i)”, “(ii)” etc. relate to steps of a method or use or assay there is no time or time interval coherence between the steps, that is, the steps may be carried out simultaneously or there may be time intervals of seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months or even years between such steps, unless otherwise indicated in the application as set forth herein above or below.

In the following passages, different aspects of the subject matter are defined in more detail. Each aspect so defined may be combined with any other aspect or aspects unless clearly indicated to the contrary. In particular, any feature indicated as being preferred or advantageous may be combined with any other feature or features indicated as being preferred or advantageous.

Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” or “preferred embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the presently claimed invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “In a preferred embodiment” or “in a preferred embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment but may refer. Furthermore, the features, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner, as would be apparent to a person skilled in the art from this disclosure, in one or more embodiments. Furthermore, while some embodiments described herein include some, but not other features included in other embodiments, combinations of features of different embodiments are meant to be within the scope of the subject matter, and form different embodiments, as would be understood by those in the art. For example, in the appended claims, any of the claimed embodiments are used in any combination.

Furthermore, the ranges defined throughout the specification include the end values as well, i.e. a range of 1 to 10 implies that both 1 and 10 are included in the range. For the avoidance of doubt, the applicant shall be entitled to any equivalents according to applicable law.

Definitions

In the context of the present invention, the term “aroma” refers to a sensory property and comprises an odor and/or a flavor.

The term “aroma chemical” denotes a substance which is used to obtain a sensory or organoleptic (used interchangeably herein) impression and comprises its use to obtain an olfactory and/or a flavor impression. The term “olfactory impression” denotes an odor impression without any positive or negative judgement, while the term “scent impression” or “fragrance impression” or “aroma impression” (used interchangeably herein) as used herein is connected to an odor impression which is generally felt as pleasant. Thus a “fragrance” or “scent” denotes an aroma chemical, which predominately induces a pleasant odor impression. A flavor induces a taste impression.

The term “aroma composition”, as used herein, refers to a composition which induces an aroma. The term aroma composition comprises “odor composition” and/or “flavor composition”. An odor composition being a composition, which predominately induces an odor impression, a flavor composition being a composition, which predominantly induces a taste impression.

The term odor composition comprises “fragrance composition” or “scent composition” (used interchangeably herein), which predominately induce an odor impression which is generally felt as pleasant.

The general hedonistic expressions “advantageous sensory properties” or “advantageous organoleptic properties” describe the niceness and conciseness of an organoleptic impression conveyed by an aroma chemical. “Niceness” and “conciseness” are terms which are familiar to the person skilled in the art, such as a perfumer. Niceness generally refers to a spontaneously brought about, positively perceived, pleasant sensory impression. However, “nice” does not have to be synonymous with “sweet”. “Nice” can also be the odor of musk or sandalwood. “Conciseness” generally refers to a spontaneously brought about sensory impression which—for the same test panel—brings about a reproducibly identical reminder of something specific. For example, a substance can have an odor which is spontaneously reminiscent of that of an “apple”: the odor would then be concisely of “apples”. If this apple odor were very pleasant because the odor is reminiscent, for example, of a sweet, fully ripe apple, the odor would be termed “nice”. However, the odor of a typically tart apple can also be concise. If both reactions arise upon smelling the substance, in the example thus a nice and concise apple odor, then this substance has particularly advantageous sensory properties.

The expressions “combination of”, “in combination with” or “combined with” when used herein referring to the compositions, methods or the use of two compounds, take account of the fact that the two compounds do not need to be used in the form of a physical mixture of said compounds but can be used (e.g., added) separately. Where the compounds are used separately, they can be used (e.g. added) sequentially (i.e. one after the other) in any order, or concurrently (i.e. basically at the same time).

The term “boosting”, or “boost” is used herein to describe the effect of enhancing and/or modifying the aroma of an aroma chemical or of a composition. The term “enhancing” comprises an improvement of the niceness and/or conciseness of an aroma and/or an improvement of the intensity. The term “modifying” comprises the change of an aroma profile.

The intensity can be determined via a threshold value determination. A threshold value of an odor is the concentration of a substance in the relevant gas space at which an odor impression can just still be perceived by a representative test panel, although it no longer has to be defined.

Booster effects are particularly desired in fragrance composition when top-note-characterized applications are required, in which the odor is to be conveyed particularly quickly and intensively, for example in deodorants, air fresheners or in the taste sector in chewing gums.

The terms “the invention relates to” and “the invention is directed to” are used synonymously throughout the invention.

The terms “compound” and “substance” are used synonymously throughout the invention.

The term “tenacity” describes the evaporation behavior over time of an aroma chemical. The tenacity can for example be determined by applying the aroma chemical to a test strip, and by subsequent olfactory evaluation of the odor impression of the test strip. For aroma chemicals with high tenacity the time span after which the panel can still identify an aroma impression is long.

The term “substantivity” describes the interaction of an aroma chemical with a surface, such as for example the skin or a textile, especially after subsequent treatment of the surface, such as for example washing. The substantivity can for example be determined by washing a textile with a textile detergent composition comprising the aroma chemical and subsequent olfactory evaluation of the textile directly after washing (wet textile) as well as evaluation of the dry textile after prolonged storage.

The term “stability” describes the behavior of an aroma chemical upon contact with oxygen, light and/or other substances. An aroma chemical with high stability maintains its aroma profile over a long period in time, preferably in a large variety of compositions and under various storage conditions.

In order to impart a long-lasting aroma impression to a composition or to a surface treated with a composition, the tenacity, the substantivity as well as the stability of the aroma chemical in the compositions should preferably be high.

Unless specified otherwise herein, a “compound” described herein and designations of compounds which are not stereospecific, such as “2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal ” is not limited to any particular stereoisomer or particular mixture of stereoisomers. For example, unless specified otherwise herein, the term “2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal ” refers to one or more stereoisomers of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal. Thus, the compound of the present invention can be a single stereoisomer of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal selected from (2Z,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, (2E,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, (2E,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, (2Z,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal or can be a mixture of two or more of these stereoisomers of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal.

Compound:

One embodiment of the present invention is directed to the compound 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the compound of the present invention can be a single stereoisomer of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal selected from (2Z,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, (2E,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, (2E,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, (2Z,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal or can be a mixture of two or more of these stereoisomers of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal.

In particular embodiments, the compound of the present invention is a mixture comprising (2E,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal and (2E,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal.

Use:

The compound of the present invention, as defined herein, is useful as an aroma chemical.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the compound of the present invention or an aroma chemical composition comprising said compound is used as a fragrance.

In particular, the compound of the present invention is used to impart a note that is reminiscent of dried fruit, floral, sweet, orris, powdery elements; or is used to produce a scent that is reminiscent of sweet, floral, fruity elements.

The compound of the present invention can generally be used in a ready-to-use composition, in particular in an aromatized ready-to-use composition. “Aromatized ready-to-use composition”, as used herein, refers to a ready-to-use composition which predominately induces a pleasant odor and/or taste impression. In preferred embodiments, the aromatized ready-to-use composition is a scented ready-to-use composition, i.e. induces a pleasant odor.

Scented ready-to-use compositions are for example compositions used in personal care, in home care, in industrial applications as well as compositions used in other applications, such as pharmaceutical compositions or crop protection compositions.

Preferably, the compound of the present invention is used in a composition selected from the group consisting of perfume compositions, body care compositions (including cosmetic compositions and products for oral and dental hygiene), hygiene articles, cleaning compositions (including dishwashing compositions), textile detergent compositions, compositions for scent dispensers, foods, food supplements, pharmaceutical compositions and crop protection compositions. The compound of the present invention is used as an aroma chemical, preferably as a fragrance, in the above compositions.

In particular, the compound of the present invention is used to impart a note that is reminiscent of dried fruit, floral, sweet, orris, powdery elements; or is used to produce a scent that is reminiscent of sweet, floral, fruity elements to the compositions.

Details to the Above-Listed Compositions are Given Below.

Similarly, the compound of the invention can improve the sensory profiles of aroma chemical compositions as a result of synergistic effects with other aroma chemical (e.g., other fragrances) comprised in the compositions, which means that the compound can provide a booster effect for said other aroma chemicals. The compound is therefore suitable as a booster for other aroma chemicals.

Accordingly, the invention also relates to the use of the compound of the invention for modifying the aroma character (e.g., the scent character) of an aromatized (e.g., fragranced) composition; and specifically to the use as a booster for other aroma chemicals.

Booster effect of a substance means that the substance enhances and intensifies in aroma chemical formulations (such as, e.g., perfumery formulations) the overall sensory (e.g., olfactory) impression of the formulation. In the mint range, for example, it is known that menthyl methyl ether intensifies the perfumery or taste mixtures of peppermint oils and particularly in top notes brings about a considerably more intensive and more complex perception although the ether itself, being a pure substance, develops no particular intensive odor at all. In fragrance applications, Hedione® (methyl dihydrojasmonate), which as a pure substance only exhibits a light floral jasmine note, reinforces diffusion, freshness and volume of a perfume composition as an odor booster. Booster effects are particularly desired when top-note-characterized applications are required, in which the odor impression is to be conveyed particularly quickly and intensively, for example in deodorants, air fresheners or in the taste sector in chewing gums.

To achieve such a booster effect, the compound of the invention can be used, for example, in an amount of 0.001 to 10 wt. % (weight-%), such as in an amount of 0.01 to 2 wt. %, preferably from 0.05 to 1 wt. %, in particular in an amount of from 0.1 to 0.5 wt. %, based on the total weight of the resulting aroma chemical composition.

Furthermore, the compound of the invention can have further positive effects on the composition in which it is used. For example, the compound can enhance the overall performance of the composition into which it is incorporated, such as the stability, e.g. the formulation stability, the extendibility or the staying power of the composition.

Process:

2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal can be prepared by standard methods of organic chemistry and by methods as described in the art. To be more precise, 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal can be prepared by interim formation of the corresponding allyl-vinyl ether from crotylalcohol and 2-ethylhexenal and subsequent Claisen-Cope rearrangement. The reaction can be performed, e.g., in analogy to the method described by Liu et al Helv. Chim. Acta, 2017,100, e1700200. The formation of corresponding allyl-vinyl ether from crotylalcohol is known from literature.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the process for the synthesis of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal comprises the steps of:

-   -   (i) reacting crotyl alcohol with 2-ethylhexenal in an organic         phase in the presence of catalytic amounts of an acid or a         slightly acidic salt to obtain 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal     -   (ii) separation of the organic phase containing         2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, and     -   (iii) purification of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal by fractional         distillation.

The organic phase preferably comprises at least one aromatic solvent. Aromatic solvents are solvents whose main constituents are aromatic compounds which are derived from benzene and are liquid at room temperature. Such aromatic compounds include, for example, benzene, alkylbenzenes such as toluene, xylenes, trimethylbenzene and ethylbenzene, and also chlorinated and/or fluorinated benzenes such as chlorobenzene, fluorobenzene and dichlorobenzenes.

The preferred aromatic compounds which are useful as the organic phase are benzene, alkylbenzenes such as toluene, xylenes, trimethylbenzene and ethylbenzene, and also chlorinated and/or fluorinated benzenes such as chlorobenzene, fluorobenzene and dichlorobenzenes. In a more preferred embodiment, the organic phase comprises toluene.

In an embodiment, no solvent is added to the reaction mixture.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the reaction of crotyl alcohol with 2 ethyl hexenal is carried out at a temperature range of 100-170° C., preferably 110-150° C.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the reaction is carried out in the presence of an acid or a slightly acidic salt selected from amine hydrochlorides, nicotinic acid or phosphoric acid.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a tertiary amine hydrochloride is used as a catalyst/activator in the reaction. Particular preference is given to tri-n-alkylamines, especially triethylamine, tri-n-propylamine, tri-n-butylamine and trimethylamine as hydrochloride.

In an embodiment the tertiary amines are trimethylamine (TMA), triethylamine (TEA) and tri-n-propylamine (TPA) as the hydrochloride.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the tertiary amine is triethylamine hydrochloride.

Composition:

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to an aroma chemical composition comprising the compound of the invention and:

-   -   (i) at least one additional aroma chemical, or     -   (ii) at least one non-aroma chemical carrier, or     -   (iii) both of (i) and (ii).

The term “aroma chemical composition”, as used herein, refers to a composition which induces a pleasant aroma, e.g., a pleasant odor impression.

The non-aroma chemical carrier in the aroma chemical composition of the invention can be, in particular, selected from surfactants, oil components and solvents.

The additional aroma chemical different from 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, i.e. is neither a stereoisomer of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal or a mixture of two or more stereoisomers of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal.

By virtue of its physical properties, the compound of the invention,2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, is well combinable with other aroma chemicals (e.g., other fragrances) and other customary ingredients in aromatized (e.g., fragranced) ready to use compositions such as, in particular, perfume compositions. This allows, e.g., the creation of aroma compositions (e.g., perfume compositions) which have novel advantageous sensory profiles. Especially, as already explained above, the compound can provide a booster effect for other aroma chemicals (such as other fragrances).

Accordingly, in one preferred embodiment, the aroma chemical composition comprises a compound of the present invention, as defined herein; and at least one additional aroma chemical that is different from 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal.

The additional aroma chemical can for example be one, preferably 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or further aroma chemicals, selected from the group consisting of:

geranyl acetate, alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde, 2 phenoxyethyl isobutyrate, dihydromyrcenol, methyl dihydrojasmonate, 4,6,6,7,8,8 hexamethyl-1,3,4,6,7,8-hexa¬hydro-cyclopenta[g]benzopyran, tetrahydrolinalool, ethyllinalool, benzyl salicylate, 2 methyl-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal, cinnamyl alcohol, 4,7 methano-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-5 indenyl acetate and/or 4,7 methano-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-6-indenyl acetate, citronellol, citronellyl acetate, tetrahydrogeraniol, vanillin, linalyl acetate, styrolyl acetate, octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-acetonaphthone and/or 2 acetyl-1,2,3,4,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethylnaphthalene, hexyl salicylate, 4 tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate, 2-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate, alpha-ionone, n alpha-methylionone, alpha-isomethylionone, coumarin, terpinyl acetate, 2 phenylethyl alcohol, 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexene-carboxaldehyde, alpha-amylcinnamaldehyde, ethylene brassylate, (E) and/or (Z)-3-methylcyclopentadec-5 enone, 15-pentadec-11-enolide and/or 15-pentadec-12-enolide, 15-cyclo¬ipentadecanolide, 1-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthalenyl)ethanone, 2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H pyran-4-ol, 2-ethyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-2-buten-1-ol, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, trans-3-hexenyl acetate, trans-2/cis-6-nonadienol, 2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexenecarboxaldehyde, 2,4,4,7-tetramethyloct-6-en-3-one, 2,6-dimethyl-5-hepten-1-al, borneol, 3 (3 isopropylphenyl) butanal, 2-methyl-3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)¬propanal, 3-(4-ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanal, 7-methyl-2H 1,5-benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl acetate, 2,5,5 trimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydronaphthalen-2-ol, 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-propanal, ethyl 2-methylpentanoate, ethoxy methoxy cyclododecane, 2,4-dimethyl-4,4a,5,9b-tetrahydroindeno[1,2-d][1,3]dioxine, (2-tert-butylcyclohexyl) acetate and 3[5,5,6-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]cyclohexan-1-ol.

In yet another preferred embodiment, the at least one aroma chemical (i) is selected from the group consisting of methyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, geranyl acetate, 2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol, linalool, 2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol and methyl benzoate.

In yet another preferred embodiment, the at least one aroma chemical (i) is selected from the group consisting of ethylvanillin, vanillin, 2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-2H-furan-3-one (furaneol) or 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one (maltol).

Further aroma chemicals with which the compound of formula (I) can be combined to give a composition according to the presently claimed invention can be found, e.g., in S. Arctander, Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, Vol. I and II, Montclair, N. J., 1969, self-published or K. Bauer, D. Garbe and H. Surburg, Common Fragrance and Flavor Materials, 4th Ed., Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2001. Specifically, mention may be made of:

extracts from natural raw materials such as essential oils, concretes, absolutes, resins, resinoids, balsams, tinctures such as e.g.

ambergris tincture; amyris oil; angelica seed oil; angelica root oil; aniseed oil; valerian oil; basil oil; tree moss absolute; bay oil; mugwort oil; benzoin resin; bergamot oil; beeswax absolute; birch tar oil; bitter almond oil; savory oil; buchu leaf oil; cabreuva oil; cade oil; calmus oil; camphor oil; cananga oil; cardamom oil; cascarilla oil; cassia oil; cassia absolute; castoreum absolute; cedar leaf oil; cedar wood oil; cistus oil; citronella oil; lemon oil; copaiba balsam; copaiba balsam oil; coriander oil; costus root oil; cumin oil; cypress oil; davana oil; dill weed oil; dill seed oil; Eau de brouts absolute; oak moss absolute; elemi oil; tarragon oil; eucalyptus citriodora oil; eucalyptus oil; fennel oil; pine needle oil; galbanum oil; galbanum resin; geranium oil; grapefruit oil; guaiacwood oil; gurjun balsam; gurjun balsam oil; helichrysum absolute; helichrysum oil; ginger oil; iris root absolute; iris root oil; jasmine absolute; calmus oil; camomile oil blue; roman camomile oil; carrot seed oil; cascarilla oil; pine needle oil; spearmint oil; caraway oil; labdanum oil; labdanum absolute; labdanum resin; lavandin absolute;lavandin oil; lavender absolute; lavender oil;lemongrass oil;lovage oil; lime oil distilled; lime oil pressed; linalool oil; litsea cubeba oil; laurel leaf oil; mace oil; marjoram oil; mandarin oil; massoia bark oil; mimosa absolute; musk seed oil; musk tincture; clary sage oil; nutmeg oil; myrrh absolute; myrrh oil; myrtle oil; clove leaf oil; clove flower oil; neroli oil; olibanum absolute; olibanum oil; opopanax oil; orange blossom absolute; orange oil; origanum oil; palmarosa oil; patchouli oil; perilla oil; peru balsam oil; parsley leaf oil; parsley seed oil; petitgrain oil; peppermint oil; pepper oil; pimento oil; pine oil; pennyroyal oil; rose absolute; rose wood oil; rose oil; rosemary oil; Dalmatian sage oil; Spanish sage oil; sandalwood oil; celery seed oil; spike-lavender oil; star anise oil; styrax oil; tagetes oil; fir needle oil; tea tree oil; turpentine oil; thyme oil; tolubalsam; tonka absolute; tuberose absolute; vanilla extract; violet leaf absolute; verbena oil; vetiver oil; juniper berry oil; wine lees oil; wormwood oil; winter green oil; hyssop oil; civet absolute; cinnamon leaf oil; cinnamon bark oil, and fractions thereof, or ingredients isolated therefrom;

individual fragrances from the group of hydrocarbons, such as e.g. 3 carene; alpha-pinene; beta-pinene; alpha-terpinene; gamma-terpinene; p-cymene; bisabolene; camphene; caryophyllene; cedrene; farnesene; limonene; longifolene; myrcene; ocimene; valencene; (E,Z)-1,3,5-undecatriene; styrene; diphenylmethane;

the aliphatic alcohols such as e.g. hexanol; octanol; 3-octanol; 2,6-dimethylheptanol; 2-methyl-2-heptanol; 2-methyl-2-octanol; (E)-2-hexenol; (E)- and (Z)-3-hexenol; 1 octen-3-ol; mixture of 3,4,5,6,6-pentamethyl-3/4-hepten-2-ol and 3,5,6,6-tetramethyl-4-methyleneheptan-2-ol; (E,Z)-2,6-nonadienol; 3,7-dimethyl-7-methoxyoctan-2-ol; 9-decenol; 10-undecenol; 4-methyl-3-decen-5-ol;

the aliphatic aldehydes and acetals thereof such as e.g. hexanal; heptanal; octanal; nonanal; decanal; undecanal; dodecanal; tridecanal; 2-methyloctanal; 2-methylnonanal; (E)-2-hexenal; (Z)-4-heptenal; 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal; 10-undecenal; (E)-4-decenal; 2-dodecenal; 2,6,10-trimethyl-9-undecenal; 2,6,10 trimethyl-5,9-undecadienal; heptanal diethylacetal; 1,1-dimethoxy-2,2,5 trimethyl-4-hexene; citronellyloxyacetaldehyde; (E/Z)-1-(1-methoxypropoxy)-hex-3-ene; the aliphatic ketones and oximes thereof such as e.g. 2-heptanone; 2-octanone; 3-octanone; 2-nonanone; 5-methyl-3-heptanone; 5-methyl-3 heptanone oxime; 2,4,4,7-tetramethyl-6-octen-3-one; 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one;

the aliphatic sulfur-containing compounds such as e.g. 3-methylthiohexanol; 3-methylthiohexyl acetate; 3-mercaptohexanol; 3-mercaptohexyl acetate; 3-mercaptohexyl butyrate; 3-acetylthiohexyl acetate; 1-menthene-8-thiol;

the aliphatic nitriles such as e.g. 2-nonenenitrile; 2-undecenenitrile; 2 tridecenenitrile; 3,12-tridecadienenitrile; 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile; 3,7-dimethyl-6 octenenitrile;

the esters of aliphatic carboxylic acids such as e.g. (E) and (Z)-3-hexenyl formate; ethyl acetoacetate; isoamyl acetate; hexyl acetate; 3,5,5-trimethylhexyl acetate; 3 methyl-2-butenyl acetate; (E)-2-hexenyl acetate; (E) and (Z)-3-hexenyl acetate; octyl acetate; 3-octyl acetate; 1-octen-3-yl acetate; ethyl butyrate; butyl butyrate; isoamyl butyrate; hexyl butyrate; (E) and (Z)-3-hexenyl isobutyrate; hexyl crotonate; ethyl isovalerate; ethyl 2-methylpentanoate; ethyl hexanoate; allyl hexanoate; ethyl heptanoate; allyl heptanoate; ethyl octanoate; ethyl (E,Z)-2,4-decadienoate; methyl 2-octinate; methyl 2-noninate; allyl 2-isoamyloxy acetate; methyl-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienoate; 4-methyl-2-pentyl crotonate;

the acyclic terpene alcohols such as e.g. geraniol; nerol; linalool; lavandulol; nerolidol; farnesol; tetrahydrolinalool; 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol; 2,6-dimethyloctan-2-ol; 2-methyl-6-methylene-7-octen-2-ol; 2,6-dimethyl-5,7-octadien-2-ol; 2,6-dimethyl-3,5-octadien-2 ol; 3,7-dimethyl-4,6-octadien-3-ol; 3,7-dimethyl-1,5,7-octatrien-3-ol; 2,6-dimethyl-2,5,7-octatrien-1-ol; and the formates, acetates, propionates, isobutyrates, butyrates, isovalerates, pentanoates, hexanoates, crotonates, tiglinates and 3-methyl-2 butenoates thereof;

the acyclic terpene aldehydes and ketones such as e.g. geranial; neral; citronellal; 7 hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal; 7 methoxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal; 2,6,10-trimethyl-9 undecenal; geranyl acetone; as well as the dimethyl and diethylacetals of geranial, neral, 7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal; the cyclic terpene alcohols such as e.g. menthol; isopulegol; alpha-terpineol; terpine-4-ol; menthan-8-ol; menthan-1-ol; menthan-7-ol; borneol; isoborneol; linalool oxide; nopol; cedrol; ambrinol; vetiverol; guajol; and the formates, acetates, propionates, isobutyrates, butyrates, isovalerates, pentanoates, hexanoates, crotonates, tiglinates and 3-methyl-2-butenoates thereof;

the cyclic terpene aldehydes and ketones such as e.g. menthone; isomenthone; 8 mercaptomenthan-3-one; carvone; camphor; fenchone; alpha-ionone; beta-ionone; alpha-n-methylionone; beta-n-methylionone; alpha-isomethylionone; beta-isomethylionone; alpha-irone; alpha-damascone; beta-damascone; beta-damascenone; delta-damascone; gamma-damascone; 1-(2,4,4-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; 1,3,4,6,7,8a-hexahydro-1,1,5,5-tetramethyl-2H-2,4a-methano¬naphthalene-8(5H)-one; 2-methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-butenal; nootkatone; dihydronootkatone; 4,6,8-megastigmatrien-3-one; alpha-sinensal; beta-sinensal; acetylated cedar wood oil (methyl cedryl ketone);

the cyclic alcohols such as e.g. 4-tert-butylcyclohexanol; 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexanol; 3-isocamphylcyclohexanol; 2,6,9-trimethyl-Z2,Z5,E9-cyclododecatrien-1-ol; 2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol;

the cycloaliphatic alcohols such as e.g. alpha-3,3-trimethylcyclohexylmethanol; 1 (4-isopropylcyclohexypethanol; 2-methyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopent-1-yl)butanol; 2-methyl-4-(2,2,3 trimethyl-3-cyclopent-1-yl)-2-buten-1-ol; 2-ethyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3 cyclopent-1-yl)-2-buten-1-ol; 3-methyl-5-(2,2,3 trimethyl-3-cyclopent-1-yl)pentan-2 ol; 3-methyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopent-1-yl)-4-penten-2-ol; 3,3-dimethyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopent-1-yl)-4-penten-2-ol; 1-(2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)pentan-3-ol; 1-(2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl) hexan-3-ol;

the cyclic and cycloaliphatic ethers such as e.g. cineol; cedryl methyl ether; cyclododecyl methyl ether; 1,1-dimethoxycyclododecane; (ethoxy methoxy)cyclo-dodecane; alpha-cedrene epoxide; 3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyldodecahydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan; 3a-ethyl-6,6,9a-trimethyldodecahydro-naphtho[2,1-b]furan; 1,5,9-trimethyl-13-oxabicyclo-[10.1.0]trideca-4,8-diene; rose oxide; 2-(2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-5-methyl-5-(1-methylpropyl)-1,3-dioxane;

the cyclic and macrocyclic ketones such as e.g. 4-tert-butylcyclohexanone; 2,2,5 trimethyl-5-pentylcyclopentanone; 2-heptylcyclopentanone; 2-pentylcyclo-pentanone; 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one; 3-methyl-cis-2-penten-1-yl-2 cyclopenten-1-one; 3-methyl-2-pentyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one; 3-methyl-4-cyclopenta-decenone; 3-methyl-5-cyclopentadecenone; 3-methylcyclopentadecanone; 4-(1-ethoxyvinyl)-3,3,5,5-tetramethylcyclohexanone; 4-tert-pentylcyclohexanone; 5-cyclohexadecen-1-one; 6,7-dihydro-1,1,2,3,3-pentamethyl-4(5 H)-indanone; 8-cyclo-hexadecen-1-one; 7-cyclohexadecen-1-one; (7/8)-cyclohexadecen-1-one; 9 cyclo-heptadecen-1-one; cyclopentadecanone; cyclohexadecanone;

the cycloaliphatic aldehydes such as e.g. 2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexenecarbaldehyde; 2 methyl-4-(2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)-2-butenal; 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3 cyclohexene carbaldehyde; 4-(4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl)-3-cyclohexenecarbaldehyde;

the cycloaliphatic ketones such as e.g. 1-(3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl)-4-penten-1-one; 2,2 dimethyl-1-(2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-propanone; 1-(5,5-dimethyl-1 cyclo-hexen-1-yl)-4-penten-1-one; 2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2-naphthalenyl methyl ketone; methyl 2,6,10-trimethyl-2,5,9-cyclododecatrienyl ketone; tert-butyl (2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl) ketone;

the esters of cyclic alcohols such as e.g. 2-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate; 4-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate; 2-tert-pentylcyclohexyl acetate; 4-tert-pentylcyclohexyl acetate; 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl acetate; decahydro-2-naphthyl acetate; 2-cyclopentylcyclopentyl crotonate; 3-pentyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl acetate; decahydro-2,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-2-naphthyl acetate; 4,7-methano-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-5 or 6-indenyl acetate; 4,7-methano-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-5 or 6 indenyl propionate; 4,7-methano-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-5 or 6-indenyl isobutyrate; 4,7 methanooctahydro-5 or 6-indenyl acetate;

the esters of cycloaliphatic alcohols such as e.g. 1-cyclohexylethyl crotonate;

the esters of cycloaliphatic carboxylic acids such as e.g. allyl 3-cyclohexylpropionate; allyl cyclohexyloxyacetate; cis and trans-methyl dihydrojasmonate; cis and trans-methyl jasmonate; methyl 2-hexyl-3-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate; ethyl 2-ethyl-6,6 dimethyl-2-cyclohexenecarboxylate; ethyl 2,3,6,6-tetramethyl-2 cyclohexene-carboxylate; ethyl 2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetate;

the araliphatic alcohols such as e.g. benzyl alcohol; 1-phenylethyl alcohol, 2 phenylethyl alcohol, 3-phenylpropanol; 2-phenylpropanol; 2-phenoxyethanol; 2,2-dimethyl-3-phenylpropanol; 2,2-dimethyl-3-(3-methylphenyl)propanol; 1,1-dimethyl-2 phenylethyl alcohol; 1,1-dimethyl-3-phenylpropanol; 1-ethyl-1-methyl-3-phenylpropanol; 2-methyl-5-phenylpentanol; 3-methyl-5-phenylpentanol; 3-phenyl-2-propen-1-ol; 4-methoxy benzyl alcohol; 1(4-isopropylphenyl)ethanol;

the esters of araliphatic alcohols and aliphatic carboxylic acids such as e.g. benzyl acetate; benzyl propionate; benzyl isobutyrate; benzyl isovalerate; 2-phenylethyl acetate; 2-phenylethyl propionate; 2-phenylethyl isobutyrate; 2 phenylethyl isovalerate; 1 phenylethyl acetate; alpha-trichloromethylbenzyl acetate; alpha,alpha-dimethylphenylethyl acetate; alpha,alpha-dimethylphenylethyl butyrate; cinnamyl acetate; 2-phenoxyethyl isobutyrate; 4-methoxybenzyl acetate;

the araliphatic ethers such as e.g. 2-phenylethyl methyl ether; 2 phenylethyl isoamyl ether; 2-phenylethyl 1-ethoxyethyl ether; phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal; phenylacetaldehyde diethyl acetal; hydratropaaldehyde dimethyl acetal; phenylacetaldehyde glycerol acetal; 2,4,6-trimethyl-4-phenyl-1,3-dioxane; 4,4a,5,9b-tetrahydroindeno[1,2-d]-m-dioxine; 4,4a,5,9b-tetrahydro-2,4-dimethylindeno[1,2-d]-m dioxine;

the aromatic and araliphatic aldehydes such as e.g. benzaldehyde; phenylacetaldehyde; 3-phenylpropanal; hydratropaaldehyde; 4-methylbenzaldehyde; 4 methyl phenylacetaldehyde; 3-(4-ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanal; 2-methyl-3-(4-isopropylphenyl)propanal; 2-methyl-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal; 2-methyl-3-(4-isobutylphenyl)propanal; 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal; cinnamaldehyde; alpha-butylcinnamaldehyde; alpha-amylcinnamaldehyde; alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde; 3 methyl-5-phenylpentanal; 4-methoxybenzaldehyde; 4-hydroxy-3 methoxy-benzaldehyde; 4-hydroxy-3-ethoxybenzaldehyde; 3,4-methylenedioxybenzaldehyde; 3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde; 2-methyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanal; 2-methyl-3-(4-methylenedioxyphenyl)propanal;

the aromatic and araliphatic ketones such as e.g. acetophenone; 4-methylacetophenone; 4-methoxyacetophenone; 4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethylaceto-phenone; 4-phenyl-2-butanone; 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone; 1-(2-naphthalenyl)-ethanone; 2-benzofuranylethanone; (3-methyl-2-benzofuranyl)ethanone; benzophenone; 1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethyl-5-indanyl methyl ketone; 6-tert-butyl-1,1 dimethyl-4 indanyl methyl ketone; 142,3-dihydro-1,1,2,6-tetramethyl-3-(1-methylethyl)-1H-5 indenydethanone; 5′,6′,7′,8′-tetrahydro-3′,5′,5′,6′,8′,8′-hexamethyl-2-acetonaphthone;

the aromatic and araliphatic carboxylic acids and esters thereof such as e.g. benzoic acid; phenylacetic acid; methyl benzoate; ethyl benzoate; hexyl benzoate; benzyl benzoate; methyl phenylacetate; ethyl phenylacetate; geranyl phenylacetate; phenylethyl phenylacetate; methyl cinnamate; ethyl cinnamate; benzyl cinnamate; phenylethyl cinnamate; cinnamyl cinnamate; allyl phenoxyacetate; methyl salicylate; isoamyl salicylate; hexyl salicylate; cyclohexyl salicylate; cis-3-hexenyl salicylate; benzyl salicylate; phenylethyl salicylate; methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate; ethyl 3-phenylglycidate; ethyl 3-methyl-3-phenylglycidate;

the nitrogen-containing aromatic compounds such as e.g. 2,4,6-trinitro-1,3-dimethyl-5 tert-butylbenzene; 3,5-dinitro-2,6-dimethyl-4-tert-butylacetophenone; cinnamonitrile; 3 methyl-5-phenyl-2-pentenonitrile; 3-methyl-5-phenylpentanonitrile; methyl anthranilate; methyl-N-methylanthranilate; Schiff bases of methyl anthranilate with 7 hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal, 2-methyl-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal or 2,4 dimethyl-3-cyclohexenecarbaldehyde; 6-isopropylquinoline; 6-isobutylquinoline; 6-sec-butylquinoline; 2-(3-phenylpropyl)pyridine; indole; skatole; 2-methoxy-3 isopropyl-pyrazine; 2-isobutyl-3-methoxypyrazine; the phenols, phenyl ethers and phenyl esters such as e.g. estragole; anethole; eugenol; eugenyl methyl ether; isoeugenol; isoeugenyl methyl ether; thymol; carvacrol; diphenyl ether; beta-naphthyl methyl ether; beta-naphthyl ethyl ether; beta-naphthyl isobutyl ether; 1,4-dimethoxybenzene; eugenyl acetate; 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol; 2 ethoxy-5-(1-propenyl)phenol; p-cresyl phenylacetate;

the heterocyclic compounds such as e.g. 2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-2H-furan-3-one; 2 ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-2H-furan-3-one; 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one; 2 ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one;

the lactones such as e.g. 1,4-octanolide; 3-methyl-1,4-octanolide; 1,4-nonanolide; 1,4-decanolide; 8-decen-1,4-olide; 1,4-undecanolide; 1,4-dodecanolide; 1,5-decanolide; 1,5-dodecanolide; 4-methyl-1,4-decanolide; 1,15-pentadecanolide; cis and trans-11-pentadecen-1,15-olide; cis and trans-12-pentadecen-1,15-olide; 1,16-hexadecanolide; 9-hexadecen-1,16-olide; 10-oxa-1,16-hexadecanolide; 11-oxa-1,16-hexadecanolide; 12-oxa-1,16-hexadecanolide; ethylene 1,12-dodecanedioate; ethylene 1,13-tridecanedioate; coumarin; 2,3-dihydrocoumarin; octahydrocoumarin.

In a preferred embodiment, the at least one non-aroma chemical carrier (ii) is selected from the group consisting of surfactants, oil components, antioxidants, deodorant-active agents and solvents.

In the context of the presently claimed invention, a “solvent” serves for the dilution of the compound of formula (I) to be used according to the invention and/or any further component of the composition without having its own aroma.

The amount of solvent(s) is selected depending on the composition.

In yet another preferred embodiment, the solvent is selected from the group consisting of ethanol, isopropanol, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, glycerol, propylene glycol, 1,2-butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, triethyl citrate and isopropyl myristate.

In yet another preferred embodiment, the solvent is present in the composition in an amount of 0.01 wt. % to 99.0 wt. %, more preferably in an amount of 0.05 wt. % to 95.0 wt. %, yet more preferably in an amount of 0.1 wt. % to 80.0 wt. %, most preferably 0.1 wt. % to 70.0 wt. %, particularly in an amount of 0.1 wt. % to 60.0 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition.

In yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, the composition comprises 0.05 wt. % to 10 wt. %, more preferably 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. %, yet more preferably 0.2 wt. % to 3 wt. % solvent(s), based on the total weight of the composition. In yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, the composition comprises 20 wt. % to 70 wt. %, more preferably 25 wt. % to 50 wt. % of solvent(s), based on the total weight of the composition.

One embodiment of the invention is directed to a composition comprising the compound of formula (I) and at least one oil component.

In a preferred embodiment, the oil components are present in an amount of 0.1 to 80 wt. %, more preferably 0.5 to 70 wt. %, yet more preferably 1 to 60 wt. %, even more preferably 1 to 50 wt. %, particularly 1 to 40 wt. %, more particularly 5 to 25 wt. % and specifically 5 to 15 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition.

The oil components may be selected, for example, from Guerbet alcohols based on fatty alcohols containing 6 to 18, preferably 8 to 10, carbon atoms and other additional esters, such as myristyl myristate, myristyl palmitate, myristyl stearate, myristyl isostearate, myristyl oleate, myristyl behenate, myristyl erucate, cetyl myristate, cetyl palmitate, cetyl stearate, cetyl isostearate, cetyl oleate, cetyl behenate, cetyl erucate, stearyl myristate, stearyl palmitate, stearyl stearate, stearyl isostearate, stearyl oleate, stearyl behenate, stearyl erucate, isostearyl myristate, isostearyl palmitate, isostearyl stearate, isostearyl isostearate, isostearyl oleate, isostearyl behenate, isostearyl oleate, oleyl myristate, oleyl palmitate, oleyl stearate, oleyl isostearate, oleyl oleate, oleyl behenate, oleyl erucate, behenyl myristate, behenyl palmitate, behenyl stearate, behenyl isostearate, behenyl oleate, behenyl behenate, behenyl erucate, erucyl myristate, erucyl palmitate, erucyl stearate, erucyl isostearate, erucyl oleate, erucyl behenate and erucyl erucate. Also suitable are esters of C18-C38 alkyl-hydroxycarboxylic acids with linear or branched C6-C22 fatty alcohols, more especially dioctyl malate, esters of linear and/or branched fatty acids with polyhydric alcohols (for example propylene glycol, dimer dial or trimer triol), triglycerides based on C6-C10 fatty acids, liquid mono-, di- and triglyceride mixtures based on C6-C18 fatty acids, esters of C6-C22 fatty alcohols and/or Guerbet alcohols with aromatic carboxylic acids, more particularly benzoic acid, esters of dicarboxylic acids with polyols containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms and 2 to 6 hydroxyl groups, vegetable oils, branched primary alcohols, substituted cyclohexanes, linear and branched C6-C22 fatty alcohol carbonates such as, for example, dicaprylyl carbonate (Cetiol® CC), Guerbet carbonates based on fatty alcohols containing 6 to 18, preferably 8 to 10, carbon atoms, esters of benzoic acid with linear and/or branched C6 to C22 alcohols (for example Finsov® TN), linear or branched, symmetrical or nonsymmetrical dialkyl ethers containing 6 to 22 carbon atoms per alkyl group such as, for example, dicaprylyl ether (Cetiol® OE), ring opening products of epoxidized fatty acid esters with polyols and hydrocarbons or mixtures thereof.

It is to be understood that antioxidants are able to inhibit or prevent the undesired changes in the compositions to be protected caused by oxygen effects and other oxidative processes.

The effect of the antioxidants consists in most cases in them acting as free-radical scavengers for the free radicals which arise during autoxidation.

In a preferred embodiment, the antioxidant is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   amino acids (for example glycine, alanine, arginine, serine,         threonine, histidine, tyrosine, tryptophan) and derivatives         thereof,     -   imidazoles (e.g. urocanic acid) and derivatives thereof,     -   peptides, such as D,L-carnosine, D-carnosine, L-carnosine         (=β-Alanyl-L-histidin) and derivatives thereof     -   carotenoids, carotenes (e.g. alpha-carotene, beta-carotene,         lycopene, lutein) or derivatives thereof,     -   chlorogenic acid and derivatives thereof,     -   lipoic acid and derivatives thereof (for example dihydrolipoic         acid),     -   auro-thioglucose, propylthiouracil and other thiols (for example         thioredoxin, glutathione, cysteine, cystine, cystamine and the         glycosyl, N-acetyl, methyl, ethyl, propyl, amyl, butyl and         lauryl, palmitoyl, oleyl, gamma-linoleyl, cholesteryl and         glyceryl esters thereof) and salts thereof,     -   dilauryl thiodipropionate, distearyl thiodipropionate,         thiodipropionic acid and derivatives thereof (esters, ethers,         peptides, lipids, nucleotides, nucleosides and salts),     -   sulfoximine compounds (for example buthionine sulfoximines,         homocysteine sulfoximine, buthionine sulfones, penta-, hexa-,         heptathionine sulfoximine)     -   (metal) chelating agents (e.g. alpha-hydroxy fatty acids,         palmitic acid, phytic acid, lactoferrin),     -   alpha-hydroxy acids (for example citric acid, lactic acid, malic         acid),     -   humic acid, bile acid, bile extracts, bilirubin, biliverdin,         boldin (=alkaloid from the plant Peumus boldus, boldo extract,     -   EDTA, EGTA and derivatives thereof,     -   unsaturated fatty acids and derivatives thereof (e.g.         gamma-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, oleic acid),     -   folic acid and derivatives thereof,     -   ubiquinone and ubiquinol and derivatives thereof,     -   vitamin C and derivatives (for example ascorbyl palmitate, Mg         ascorbyl phosphate, ascorbyl acetate),     -   tocopherols and derivatives (for example vitamin E acetate),     -   vitamin A and derivatives (for example vitamin A palmitate),     -   coniferyl benzoate of gum benzoin, rutic acid and derivatives         thereof, alpha-glycosylrutin, ferulic acid,         furfurylideneglucitol,     -   butylhydroxytoluene (BHT), butylhydroxyanisole (BHA)     -   nordihydroguaiacic acid, nordihydroguaiaretic acid,         trihydroxybutyrophenone, uric acid and derivatives thereof,         mannose and derivatives thereof,     -   superoxide dismutase     -   zinc and derivatives thereof (for example ZnO, ZnSO4),     -   selenium and derivatives thereof (for example selenomethionine)         and     -   stilbenes and derivatives thereof (e.g. stilbene oxide,         trans-stilbene oxide)

In a preferred embodiment, the antioxidant is selected from the group consisting of pentaerythrityl, tetra-di-t-butyl-hydroxyhydrocinnamate, nordihydroguaiaretic acid, ferulic acid, resveratrol, propyl gallate, butylhydroxytoluene (BHT), butylhydroxyanisole (BHA), ascorbyl palmitate and tocopherol.

In yet another preferred embodiment, the compositions according to the presently claimed invention can comprise the anti-oxidant in an amount of 0.001 to 25 wt.-%, preferably 0.005 to 10 wt.-%, more preferably 0.01 to 8 wt.-%, yet more preferably 0.025 to 7 wt.-%, even more preferably 0.05 to 5 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the composition.

Deodorizing compositions (deodorants and antiperspirants) counteract, mask or eliminate body odors. Body odors are formed through the action of skin bacteria on apocrine perspiration which results in the formation of unpleasant-smelling degradation products.

One embodiment of the invention is therefore directed to a composition comprising the compound of formula (I) and at least one deodorant-active agent. In a preferred embodiment, the deodorant-active agent is selected from the groups consisting of anti-perspirants, esterase inhibitors and antibacterial agents.

Suitable antiperspirant is selected from the group consisting of salts of aluminum, zirconium or zinc. Examples are aluminum chloride, aluminum chlorohydrate, aluminum dichlorohydrate, aluminum sesquichlorohydrate and complex compounds thereof, for example with 1,2-propylene glycol, aluminum hydroxyallantoinate, aluminum chloride tartrate, aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrate, aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrate, aluminum zirconium pentachlorohydrate and complex compounds thereof, for example with amino acids, such as glycine. Aluminum chlorohydrate, aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrate, aluminum zirconium pentachlorohydrate and complex compounds thereof are preferably used.

In a preferred embodiment, the anti-perspirant is selected from the group consisting of aluminum chloride, aluminum chlorohydrate, aluminum dichlorohydrate, aluminum sesquichlorohydrate, aluminum hydroxyallantoinate, aluminum chloride tartrate, aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrate, aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrate and aluminum zirconium pentachlorohydrate.

Where perspiration is present in the underarm region, extracellular enzymes-esterases, mainly proteases and/or lipases are formed by bacteria and split the esters present in the perspiration, releasing odors in the process. Suitable esterase inhibitors are for example trialkyl citrates, such as trimethyl citrate, tripropyl citrate, triisopropyl citrate, tributyl citrate and, in particular, triethyl citrate. Esterase inhibitors inhibit enzyme activity and thus reduce odor formation. The free acid is probably released by the cleavage of the citric acid ester and reduces the pH value of the skin to such an extent that the enzymes are inactivated by acylation. Other esterase inhibitors are sterol sulfates or phosphates such as, for example, lanosterol, cholesterol, campesterol, stigmasterol and sitosterol sulfate or phosphate, dicarboxylic acids and esters thereof, for example glutaric acid, glutaric acid monoethyl ester, glutaric acid diethyl ester, adipic acid, adipic acid monoethyl ester, adipic acid diethyl ester, malonic acid and malonic acid diethyl ester, hydroxycarboxylic acids and esters thereof, for example citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid or tartaric acid diethyl ester, and zinc glycinate.

In a preferred embodiment, the esterase inhibitor is selected from the group consisting of trimethyl citrate, tripropyl citrate, triisopropyl citrate, tributyl citrate triethyl citrate, lanosterol, cholesterol, cam pesterol, stigmasterol, sitosterol sulfate, sitosterol phosphate, glutaric acid, glutaric acid monoethyl ester, glutaric acid diethyl ester, adipic acid, adipic acid monoethyl ester, adipic acid diethyl ester, malonic acid, malonic acid diethyl ester, citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, tartaric acid diethyl ester and zinc glycinate.

The compositions according to the presently claimed invention comprises the esterase inhibitor in the range of 0.01 to 20 wt.-%, preferably 0.1 to 10 wt.-% and more particularly 0.5 to 5 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the composition.

The term “anti-bacterial agents” as used herein encompasses substances which have bactericidal and/or bacteriostatic properties. Typically these substances act against gram-positive bacteria such as, for example, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid and salts and esters thereof, N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N′-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-urea, 2,4,4′-trichloro-2′-hydroxydiphenylether (triclosan), 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol, 2,2′-methylene-bis-(6-bromo-4-chlorophenol), 3-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-phenol, 2-benzyl-4-chlorophenol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol, 3-iodo-2-propinyl butyl carbamate, chlorhexidine, 3,4,4′-trichlorocarbanilide (TTC), phenoxyethanol, glycerol monocaprate, glycerol monocaprylate, glycerol monolaurate (GML), diglycerol monocaprate (DMC), salicylic acid-N-alkylamides such as, for example, salicylic acid-n-octyl amide or salicylic acid-n-decyl amide

In a preferred embodiment, the antibacterial agent is selected from the group consisting of chitosan, phenoxyethanol, 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-phenol, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid and salts and esters thereof, N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N′-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-urea, 2,4,4′-trichloro-2′-hydroxydiphenylether (triclosan), 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol, 2,2′-methylene-bis-(6-bromo-4-chlorophenol), 3-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-phenol, 2-benzyl-4-chlorophenol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol, 3-iodo-2-propinyl butyl carbamate, chlorhexidine, 3,4,4′-trichlorocarbanilide (TTC), phenoxyethanol, glycerol monocaprate, glycerol monocaprylate, glycerol monolaurate (GML), diglycerol monocaprate (DMC), salicylic acid-N-alkylamides. The composition according to the presently claimed invention comprises the antibacterial agent in the range of 0.01 to 5 wt. % and preferably 0.1 to 2 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the composition.

In a preferred embodiment, the composition preferably comprises a surfactant. Due to the characteristic fragrance property of the compound of formula (I) and its substantivity, tenacity as well as stability, it can especially be used to provide an odor, preferably a fragrance impression or aroma impression to surfactant-containing compositions such as, for example, cleaners (in particular laundry care products and all-purpose cleaners). It can preferably be used to impart a long-lasting a flowery and/or a marine and/or a green and/or a sweet note and/or a rubbery note and/or a nutty note and/or a woody note and/or a dusty note and/or a rooty note and/or a lemon note odiferous impression to a surfactant comprising composition.

In a preferred embodiment, the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric and zwitterionic surfactants. In yet another preferred embodiment, the surfactant is an anionic surfactant.

The compositions according to the presently claimed invention can thus preferably comprise at least one surfactant. The surfactant(s) may be selected from anionic, non-ionic, cationic and/or amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants. Surfactant-containing compositions, such as for example shower gels, foam baths, shampoos, etc., preferably contain at least one anionic surfactant.

The compositions according to the invention usually contain the surfactant(s), in the aggregate, in an amount of 0 to 40 wt. %, preferably 0 to 20 wt. %, more preferably 0.1 to 15 wt. %, and particularly 0.1 to 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition. Typical examples of nonionic surfactants are fatty alcohol polyglycol ethers, alkylphenol polyglycol ethers, fatty acid polyglycol esters, fatty acid amide polyglycol ethers, fatty amine polyglycol ethers, alkoxylated triglycerides, mixed ethers and mixed formals, optionally partly oxidized alk(en)yl oligoglycosides or glucuronic acid derivatives, fatty acid-N-alkyl glucamides, protein hydrolysates (particularly wheat-based vegetable products), polyol fatty acid esters, sugar esters, sorbitan esters, polysorbates and amine oxides. If the nonionic surfactants contain polyglycol ether chains, they may have a conventional homolog distribution, although they preferably have a narrow-range homolog distribution.

Zwitterionic surfactants are surface-active compounds which contain at least one quaternary ammonium group and at least one COO (−) or SO3(−) group in the molecule. Particularly suitable zwitterionic surfactants are the so-called betaines, such as the N-alkyl-N,N-dimethyl ammonium glycinates, for example, cocoalkyl dimethyl ammonium glycinate, N-acylaminopropyl-N,N-dimethyl ammonium glycinates, for example, cocoacylaminopropyl dimethyl ammonium glycinate, and 2-alkyl-3-carboxymethyl-3-hydroxyethyl imidazolines, containing 8 to 18 carbon atoms in the alkyl or acyl group, and cocoacylaminoethyl hydroxyethyl carboxymethyl glycinate. The fatty acid amide derivative known under the CTFA name of Cocamidopropyl Betaine is particularly preferred.

Ampholytic surfactants are also suitable, particularly as co-surfactants. Ampholytic surfactants are surface-active compounds which, in addition to a C8 to C18 alkyl or acyl group, contain at least one free amino group and at least one —COON or —SO₃H group in the molecule and which are capable of forming inner salts. Examples of suitable ampholytic surfactants are N-alkyl glycines, N-alkyl propionic acids, N-alkylaminobutyric acids, N-alkyliminodipropionic acids, N-hydroxyethyl-N-alkylamidopropyl glycines, N-alkyl taurines, N-alkyl sarcosines, 2-alkylaminopropionic acids and alkylaminoacetic acids containing around 8 to 18 carbon atoms in the alkyl group. Particularly preferred ampholytic surfactants are N-cocoalkylaminopropionate, cocoacylaminoethyl aminopropionate and acyl sarcosine.

Anionic surfactants are characterized by a water-solubilizing anionic group such as, for example, a carboxylate, sulfate, sulfonate or phosphate group and a lipophilic group. Dermatologically safe anionic surfactants are known to the practitioner in large numbers from relevant textbooks and are commercially available. They are, in particular, alkyl sulfates in the form of their alkali metal, ammonium or alkanolammonium salts, alkylether sulfates, alkylether carboxylates, acyl isethionates, acyl sarcosinates, acyl taurines containing linear C12-C18 alkyl or acyl groups and sulfosuccinates and acyl glutamates in the form of their alkali metal or ammonium salts.

Particularly suitable cationic surfactants are quaternary ammonium compounds, preferably ammonium halides, more especially chlorides and bromides, such as alkyl trimethyl ammonium chlorides, dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chlorides and trialkyl methyl ammonium chlorides, for example, cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, stearyl trim ethyl ammonium chloride, distearyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, lauryl dimethyl ammonium chloride, lauryl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride and tricetyl methyl ammonium chloride. In addition, the readily biodegradable quaternary ester compounds, such as, for example, the dialkyl ammonium methosulfates and methyl hydroxyalkyl dialkoyloxyalkyl ammonium methosulfates marketed under the name of Stepantexe and the corresponding products of the Dehyquart® series, may be used as cationic surfactants. “Esterquats” are generally understood to be quaternized fatty acid triethanolamine ester salts. They can provide the compositions with particular softness. They are known substances which are prepared by the relevant methods of organic chemistry. Other cationic surfactants suitable for use in accordance with the invention are the quaternized protein hydrolysates.

One embodiment of the presently claimed invention is directed to a composition which is selected from the group consisting of perfume compositions, body care compositions, hygiene articles, cleaning compositions, textile detergent compositions, compositions for scent dispensers, foods, food supplements, pharmaceutical compositions and crop protection compositions.

Said composition is preferably an aroma chemical composition, more preferably a fragrance composition.

Suitable compositions are for example perfume compositions, body care compositions (including cosmetic compositions and products for oral and dental hygiene), hygiene articles, cleaning compositions (including dishwashing compositions), textile detergent compositions, compositions for scent dispensers, foods, food supplements, pharmaceutical compositions and crop protection compositions.

Perfume compositions can be selected from fine fragrances, air fresheners in liquid form, gel-like form or a form applied to a solid carrier, aerosol sprays, scented cleaners, perfume candles and oils, such as lamp oils or oils for massage.

Examples for fine fragrances are perfume extracts, Eau de Parfums, Eau de Toilettes, Eau de Colognes, Eau de Solide and Extrait Parfum.

Body care compositions include cosmetic compositions and products for oral and dental hygiene, and can be selected from after-shaves, pre-shave products, splash colognes, solid and liquid soaps, shower gels, shampoos, shaving soaps, shaving foams, bath oils, cosmetic emulsions of the oil-in-water type, of the water-in-oil type and of the water-in-oil-in-water type, such as e.g. skin creams and lotions, face creams and lotions, sunscreen creams and lotions, after-sun creams and lotions, hand creams and lotions, foot creams and lotions, hair removal creams and lotions, after-shave creams and lotions, tanning creams and lotions, hair care products such as e.g. hairsprays, hair gels, setting hair lotions, hair conditioners, hair shampoo, permanent and semi-permanent hair colorants, hair shaping compositions such as cold waves and hair smoothing compositions, hair tonics, hair creams and hair lotions, deodorants and antiperspirants such as e.g. underarm sprays, roll-ons, deodorant sticks and deodorant creams, products of decorative cosmetics such as e.g. eye-liners, eye-shadows, nail varnishes, make-ups, lipsticks and mascara, and products for oral and dental hygiene, such as toothpaste, dental floss, mouth wash, breath fresheners, dental foam, dental gels and dental strips.

Hygiene articles can be selected from joss sticks, insecticides, repellents, propellants, rust removers, perfumed freshening wipes, armpit pads, baby diapers, sanitary towels, toilet paper, cosmetic wipes, pocket tissues, dishwasher and deodorizer.

Cleaning compositions, such as e.g. cleaners for solid surfaces, can be selected from perfumed acidic, alkaline and neutral cleaners, such as e.g. floor cleaners, window cleaners, dishwashing compositions both for handwashing and machine washing use, bath and sanitary cleaners, scouring milk, solid and liquid toilet cleaners, powder and foam carpet cleaners, waxes and polishes such as furniture polishes, floor waxes, shoe creams, disinfectants, surface disinfectants and sanitary cleaners, brake cleaners, pipe cleaners, limescale removers, grill and oven cleaners, algae and moss removers, mold removers, facade cleaners.

Textile detergent compositions can be selected from liquid detergents, powder detergents, laundry pretreatments such as bleaches, soaking agents and stain removers, fabric softeners, washing soaps, washing tablets.

Food means a raw, cooked, or processed edible substance, ice, beverage or ingredient used or intended for use in whole or in part for human consumption, or chewing gum, gummies, jellies, and confectionaries.

A food supplement is a product intended for ingestion that contains a dietary ingredient intended to add further nutritional value to the diet. A dietary ingredient may be one, or any combination, of the following substances: a vitamin, a mineral, an herb or other botanical, an amino acid, a dietary substance for use by people to supplement the diet by increasing the total dietary intake, a concentrate, metabolite, constituent, or extract. Food supplements may be found in many forms such as tablets, capsules, soft gels, gel caps, liquids, or powders.

Pharmaceutical compositions comprise compositions which are intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease as well as articles (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other animals.

Crop protection compositions comprise compositions which are intended for the managing of plant diseases, weeds and other pests (both vertebrate and invertebrate) that damage agricultural crops and forestry.

In a preferred embodiment, the composition further comprises at least one auxiliary agent selected from the group consisting of preservatives, abrasives, anti-acne agents, agents to combat skin aging, anti-cellulite agents, antidandruff agents, anti-inflammatory agents, irritation-preventing agents, irritation-alleviating agents, astringents, sweat-inhibiting agents, antiseptics, anti-statics, binders, buffers, carrier materials, chelating agents, cell stimulants, care agents, hair removal agents, emulsifiers, enzymes, essential oils, fibers, film formers, fixatives, foam formers, foam stabilizers, substances for preventing foaming, foam boosters, fungicides, gelling agents, gel-forming agents, hair care agents, hair shaping agents, hair smoothing agents, moisture-donating agents, moisturizing substances, humectant substances, bleaching agents, strengthening agents, stain removal agents, optical brighteners, impregnating agents, soil repellents, friction-reducing agents, lubricants, moisturizing creams, ointments, opacifiers, plasticizers, covering agents, polish, shine agents, polymers, powders, proteins, refatting agents, exfoliating agents, silicones, skin-calming agents, skin-cleansing agents, skin care agents, skin-healing agents, skin lightening agents, skin-protective agents, skin-softening agents, cooling agents, skin-cooling agents, warming agents, skin-warming agents, stabilizers, UV-absorbent agents, UV filters, fabric softeners, suspending agents, skin-tanning agents, thickeners, vitamins, waxes, fats, phospholipids, saturated fatty acids, mono- or polyunsaturated fatty acids, a-hydroxy acids, polyhydroxy fatty acids, liquefiers, dyes, color-protection agents, pigments, anti-corrosives, polyols, electrolytes and silicone derivatives.

For example, the method can be carried out by mixing the compound of the present invention described herein and:

-   (i) at least one additional aroma chemical different from     2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, or -   (ii) at least one non-aroma chemical carrier, or -   (iii) both of (i) and (ii).

The invention is also directed to a method for modifying the aroma character (e.g., scent character) of an aroma chemical composition such as, e.g., a fragranced composition, in particular a fragranced ready-to-use composition, wherein the method comprises incorporating the compound of the present invention described herein into an aroma chemical composition such as, e.g., into a fragranced composition, in particular into a fragranced ready-to-use composition.

In particular, the invention is directed to a method of preparing a perfume composition, body care composition, hygiene article, cleaning composition, textile detergent composition, composition for scent dispensers, food, food supplement, pharmaceutical composition or crop protection composition, comprising including the compound of the present invention described herein in a perfume composition, body care composition, hygiene article, cleaning composition, textile detergent composition, composition for scent dispensers, food, food supplement, pharmaceutical composition or crop protection composition.

In one embodiment the invention is directed to a method for imparting a note reminiscent of sweet, fruity, floral, orris, powdery elements to a perfume composition, body care composition, hygiene article, cleaning composition, textile detergent composition, composition for scent dispensers, food, food supplement, pharmaceutical composition or crop protection composition, which comprises including a compound of the present invention in a perfume composition, body care composition, hygiene article, cleaning composition, textile detergent composition, composition for scent dispensers, food, food supplement, pharmaceutical composition or crop protection composition.

EMBODIMENTS

In the following, there is provided a list of embodiments to further illustrate the present disclosure without intending to limit the disclosure to the specific embodiments listed below.

-   1. A compound which is 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal. -   2. The compound of embodiment 1, which is selected from     (2Z,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal,     (2E,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal,     (2E,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal,     (2Z,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, and mixtures of two or more     thereof. -   3. The compound of embodiment 2 which is     (2Z,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal. -   4. The compound of embodiment 2 which is     (2E,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal. -   5. The compound of embodiment 2 which is     (2E,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal -   6. The compound of embodiment 2 which is     (2Z,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal -   7. The compound of embodiment 2 which is a mixture of stereoisomers     comprising(2Z,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal and     (2E,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal. -   8. The compound of embodiment 2 which is a mixture of stereoisomers     comprising (2E,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal and     (2E,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal. -   9. The compound of embodiment 2 which is a mixture of stereoisomers     comprising (2E,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal and     (2Z,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal. -   10. The compound of embodiment 2 which is a mixture of stereoisomers     comprising (2Z,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal and     (2Z,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal. -   11. Aroma chemical composition comprising the compound of any one of     embodiments 1-10 and:     -   (i) at least one additional aroma chemical different from         2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, or     -   (ii) at least one non-aroma chemical carrier, or     -   (iii) a mixture of (i) and (ii). -   12. The composition according to embodiment 11, wherein the at least     one aroma chemical different from 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal is     selected from the group consisting of geranyl acetate,     alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde, 2 phenoxyethyl isobutyrate,     dihydromyrcenol, methyl dihydrojasmonate , 4,6,6,7,8,8     hexamethyl-1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydrocyclopenta[g]benzopyran,     tetrahydrolinalool, ethyllinalool, benzyl salicylate, 2     methyl-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal, cinnamyl alcohol, 4,7     methano-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-5 indenyl acetate and/or 4,7     methano-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-6-indenyl acetate, citronellol,     citronellyl acetate, tetrahydrogeraniol, vanillin, linalyl acetate,     styrolyl acetate, octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-acetonaphthone     and/or     2-acetyl-1,2,3,4,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethylnaphthalene,     hexyl salicylate, 4-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate,     2-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate, alpha-ionone, alpha-methylionone,     alpha-isomethylionone, coumarin, terpinyl acetate, 2-phenylethyl     alcohol, 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexene-carboxaldehyde,     alpha-amylcinnamaldehyde, ethylene brassylate, (E) and/or     (Z)-3-methylcyclopentadec-5 enone, 15-pentadec-11-enolide and/or     15-pentadec-12-enolide, 15-cyclopentadecanolide,     1-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthalenypethanone,     2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H pyran-4-ol,     2-ethyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-2-buten-1-ol,     cis-3-hexenyl acetate, trans-3-hexenyl acetate,     trans-2/cis-6-nonadienol, 2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde,     2,4,4,7-tetramethyloct-6-en-3-one, 2,6-dimethyl-5-hepten-1-al,     borneol, 3-(3-isopropylphenyl)butanal,     2-methyl-3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl) propanal,     3-(4-ethyl-phenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanal, 7-methyl-2H     1,5-benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one, 3,3,5 -trimethyl-cyclohexyl acetate,     2,5,5 trimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydronaphthalen-2-ol,     3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-propanal, ethyl 2-methylpentanoate,     ethoxymethoxycyclododecane,     2,4-dimethyl-4,4a,5,9b-tetrahydroindeno[1,2-d][1,3]dioxine,     (2-tert-butylcyclohexyl) acetate and     3-[5,5,6-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1] hept-2-yl]cyclohexan-1-ol. -   13. The composition according to embodiment 11 or 12, wherein the at     least one non-aroma chemical carrier (ii) is selected from the group     consisting of surfactants, oil components, anti-oxidants,     deodorant-active agents and solvents. -   14. The composition according to the embodiment 13, wherein the     solvent is selected from the group consisting of ethanol,     isopropanol, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, glycerol, propylene     glycol, 1,2-butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, triethyl citrate     and isopropyl myristate. -   15. The composition according to embodiment 14, wherein the at least     one solvent is present in the composition in amount of 0.01 wt.-% to     99.0 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the composition. -   16. The composition according to the embodiment 13, wherein the at     least one deodorant-active agent is selected from the groups     consisting of anti-perspirants, esterase inhibitors and     antibacterial agents. -   17. The composition according to the embodiment 13, wherein the at     least one surfactant is selected from the group consisting of     anionic, non—ionic, cationic, amphoteric and zwitterionic     surfactants. -   18. The aroma chemical composition according to any of the     embodiments 11 to17 which is an aromatized ready-to-use composition. -   19. The aroma chemical composition according to embodiment 18,     wherein the aromatized ready-to-use composition is selected from     perfume compositions, body care compositions, hygiene articles,     cleaning compositions, textile detergent compositions, compositions     for scent dispensers, foods, food supplements, pharmaceutical     compositions and crop protection compositions. -   20. Use of the compound according to any one of embodiments 1-10 as     an aroma chemical. -   21. Use of the compound according to any one of embodiments 1-10 for     preparing an aroma chemical composition. -   22. Use of the compound according to any one of embodiments 1-10 for     modifying the aroma character of an aroma chemical composition. -   23. The use according to embodiments 21-22, wherein the aroma     chemical composition is an aromatized ready-to-use composition. -   24. The use according to embodiment 23, wherein the aromatized     ready-to-use composition is selected from perfume compositions, body     care compositions, hygiene articles, cleaning compositions, textile     detergent compositions, compositions for scent dispensers, foods,     food supplements, pharmaceutical compositions and crop protection     compositions. -   25. A method of preparing the compound according to any one of     embodiments 1-10 which method comprises at least the steps of:     -   (i) reacting crotyl alcohol with 2-ethylhexenal to obtain         2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal in an organic phase and     -   optionally (ii) purification of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal.

EXAMPLES

The presently claimed invention is illustrated in detail by non-restrictive working examples which follow. More particularly, the test methods specified hereinafter are part of the general disclosure of the application and are not restricted to the specific working examples.

Analytical Method:

The characterization is done by ¹³ C-NMR. The ¹³C-NMR spectra were measured on a Bruker DPX-500 spectrometer

GC method: column: HP-5, 30 m, 0,32 mm ID, 0,25 μm FD, fused silica capillary coated with a stationary phase of 5% diphenyl-/95% dimethylpolysiloxane; Gas chromatographic separation takes place after injecting an aliquot of 0.2 μl of the product solution at 250° C. using N2 as carrier gas at a flow rate of 1 ml/min applying a split ratio of 100:1 temperature program: 40° C., hold 5 min, heat with 8° C./min to 280° C., hold 10 min; injector temperature: 250° C.; Detector: FID, temperature: 280° C.

1. Preparation Example 1 Synthesis of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal

A reactor with a Dean-Stark head was charged with 300 g of crotyl alcohol, 1575 g of 2-ethylhexenal, 500 ml of toluene and 57,3 g of triethylamine hydrochloride. The mixture was heated to reflux for 30 h during which 75 g of water are separated. The mixture was cooled to room temperature and washed three times with 400 ml of water each. The organic phase was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and the filter cake is washed with toluene. The combined filtrates were concentrated on a rotavapor and the residue was purified by fractional distillation.

At 5 mbar and a Head Temperature of 86-87° C. the 2E,6E-isomer is Isolated.

Yield: 272 g (36%)

Analytical Methods

GC: 94.7 a-%

¹³C-NMR (DMSO-d₆): 195,1 ppm (d), 158,6 ppm (d), 144,5 ppm (s), 128,6 ppm (d), 126,5 ppm (d), 40,7 ppm (d), 37.5 ppm (t), 26,9 ppm (t), 17,7 (q), 17,1 ppm (t), 13,4 ppm (q), 11,8 ppm (q)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.37 (s, 1H), 6.32 (d, J=10.7 Hz, 1H), 5.50-5.28 (m, 2H), 2.60-2.48 (m, 2H), 2.17 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.25-2.12 (m, 1H), 2.10-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.60 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 3H), 1.65-1.52 (m, 1H), 1.32 (m, 1H), 0.90 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H), 0.83 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

At 5 mbar and a Head Temperature of 89-90° C. the 2E,6Z-isomer is Isolated

Yield: 78 g (10%)

GC: 95.8 A-%

¹³C-NMR (126 MHz, CDCl₃): 195.4 ppm (d), 158.9 ppm (d), 145.2 ppm (s), 127.3 ppm (d), 125.7 ppm (d), 41.0 ppm (d), 32.0 ppm (t), 27.5 ppm (t), 17.7 ppm (t), 13.7 ppm (q), 13.0 ppm (q), 12.1 ppm (q)

¹H-NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 9.37 ppm (s, 1H), 6.35 (d, J=10.7 Hz, 1 H,), 5.55-5.30 (m, 2 H), 2.62-2.48 (m, 1 H), 2.30-2.20 (m, 1 H); 2.17 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.15-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.68-1.52 (m, 4 H), 1.45-1.28 (m, 1 H), 0.90 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3 H), 0.84 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3 H)

Other isomers that could be identified as part of mixtures

At 5 mbar and a Head Temperature of 87-90° C. the 2Z,6Z-isomer is Isolated (Just Before 2E,6Z-isomer is Isolated)

¹³C-NMR (126 MHz, CDCl₃): 191.6 ppm (d), 152.6 ppm (d), 142.2 ppm (s), 127.1 ppm (d), 125.9 ppm (d), 38.3 ppm (d), 32.6 ppm (t), 28.1 ppm (t), 23.2 ppm (t), 13.7-13.3 ppm (q), 13.1-12.9 ppm (q), 12.1-11.9 ppm (q)

At 5 mbar and a Head Temperature of 86° C. the 2Z,6E-isomer is Isolated (Just Before 2E,6ZEisomer is Isolated)

¹³C-NMR (126 MHz, CDCl₃): 191.8 ppm (d), 152.9 ppm (d), 142.1 ppm (s), 128.0 ppm (d), 127.7 ppm (d), 38.6 ppm (t), 38.5 ppm (d), 28.0 ppm (t), 23.2 ppm (t), 17.9 ppm (q), 13.6 ppm (q), 11.9 ppm (q)

Two other isomers are formed which are: (3E,6E)-2,4-diethyl-3,6-octadienal and (3Z,6E)-2,4-diethyl-3,6-octadienal. These compounds have the following ¹³C NMR spectra.

(3E,6E)-2,4-diethyl-2,6-octadienal:

¹³C NMR (126 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 201.9 ppm (d), 146.9 ppm (s), 128.8 ppm (d), 126.9 ppm (d), 119.0 ppm (d), 53.6 ppm (d), 39.8 ppm (t), 23.8 ppm (t), 22.6 ppm (t), 18.0 ppm (q), 13.1 ppm (q), 11.5 ppm (q).

(3Z,6E)-2,4-diethyl-2,6-octadienal:

¹³C NMR (126 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 202.0 ppm (d), 146.00 ppm (s), 128.2 ppm (d), 126.4 ppm (d), 118.3 ppm (d), 53.4 ppm (d), 34.4 ppm (t), 29.8 ppm (t), 22.6 ppm (t), 17.9 ppm (q), 12.6 ppm (q), 11.4 ppm (q).

Example 2

A reactor with a Dean-Stark head was charged with 1575 g of 2-ethylhexenal, 450 ml of toluene and 57.3 g of triethylamine hydrochloride. The mixture was heated to reflux and 300 g of crotyl alcohol was added with an addition rate of ˜1.2 ml/min over 5 h. 50 ml of toluene was added, and the mixture was heated to reflux for further 23 h. 82 g of water were separated. The mixture was cooled to rt and washed three times with 400 ml of water each. The organic phase was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and the filter cake was washed with toluene. The combined filtrates were concentrated, and the residue was purified by fractional distillation.

Yield: 544 g (73%)

Analysis by GC:

Based on the relative retention time of the GC, following results are tabulated

Percentage Compound 1 (2E,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal (rrt: 1.000) 78.1% 2 (2E,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal (rrt: 1.016) 16.7% 3 (2Z,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal (rrt: 0.991) 4.4% 4 (2Z,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal (rrt: 1.010) 0.4% Other compounds 5 (3E,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-3,6-dienal (rrt: 0.978) 0.4% 6 (3E,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-3,6-dienal (rrt: 0.973) 0.2%

2. Olfactory Assessment

In order to test the quality and intensity of the odor of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, scent strip tests were performed.

For this purpose, strips of absorbent paper were dipped into a solution containing 1 to 10 wt. % of the compound to be tested in ethanol. After evaporation of the solvent (about 30 s) the scent impression was olfactively evaluated by a trained perfumer.

Results:

TABLE 1 Results of the scent tests Example no. Compound/Isomer mixture Odor Description 1 2,4-diethylocta-2E,6E-dienal Sweet, dried fruit, floral, orris, powdery 2 2,4-diethylocta-2E,6Z-dienal fruity, pear others, dusty

Advantageous Perfume Components

The compound of example 1 or 2 was formulated in the perfume compositions according to tables 2 and 3 and was labelled as compound A.

TABLE 2 Fragrance compositions 1A and 1B 1A 1B Lactone C10 gamma (5-hexyloxolan-2-one) 2 2 Bourgeonal (3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal) 2 2 Citronellol 3 3 Aldehyde C-14 (5-heptyloxolan-2-one) 3 3 Allyl heptylate 4 4 Amber core (1-(2-tert-butylcyclohexyl)oxybutan-2-ol) 4 4 Ethyl-2-methyl butyrate 4 4 Geranyl acetate 5 5 Helional (3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methylpropanal) 10 10 Manzanate (ethyl 2-methylpentanoate) 10 10 Amberwood (ethoxymethoxycyclododecane) 10 10 Hexyl acetate 11 11 Benzyl salicylate 12 12 Magnolan (2,4-dimethyl-4,4a,5,9b-tetrahydroindeno[1,2- 15 15 d][1,3]dioxine) Verdox (2-tert-butylcyclohexyl)acetate) 25 25 Bergamot oil bergaptene free 25 25 Linalol 30 30 Dipropylene glycol 45 45 Iso E Super (Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes) 110 110 Pyranol (4-methyl-2-(2-methylpropyl)oxan-4-ol) 170 170 Hedione (methyl 3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentaneacetate) 200 200 Galaxolide 50% IPM (1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8- 300 300 hexamethylcyclopenta(g)-2-benzopyran 50% in isopropyl myristate) Compound A 5 20 1005 1020

TABLE 3 Fragrance compositions 2A and 2B 2A 2B Raspberry ketone (4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one) 4 4 Vanitrope (2-ethoxy-5-prop-1-enylphenol) 6 6 Cyclamen aldehyde (at least 90% 2-methyl-3-(p- 10 10 isopropylphenyl)propionaldehyde; secondary component: 5% 3-(p-cumenyl)-2-methylpropionic acid) Bicyclononalactone (3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydrochromen- 10 10 2-one) Aldehyde C-14 (5-heptyloxolan-2-one) 14 14 Ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde) 16 16 Heliotropine (1,3-benzodioxole-5-carbaldehyde) 20 20 Iso E Super (tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes) 20 20 Sandela (3-[5,5,6-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2- 30 30 yl]cyclohexan-1-ol) Vanillin isobutyrate ((4-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl) 2- 40 40 methylpropanoate) Aldehyde C-18 (5-pentyloxolan-2-one) 50 50 Benzyl salicylate 60 60 Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde (2-(phenylmethylidene)octanal) 70 70 Hedione (methyl 3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentaneacetate) 130 130 Pyranol (4-methyl-2-(2-methylpropyl)oxan-4-ol) 150 150 Ethylene brassylate (1,4-dioxacycloheptadecane-5,17-dione) 170 170 Galaxolide 50% IPM (1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8- 200 200 hexamethylcyclopenta(g)-2-benzopyran 50% in isopropyl myristate) Compound A 5 20 1005 1020

The example 1 or example 2 in table 1, fragrance composition according to table 2, table 3 namely 1A, 1B, 2A,2B could be included in various compositions enlisted below;

-   -   Deo pump spray     -   Clean hair conditioner     -   Face wash gel     -   Foam bath concentrate     -   Hair gel     -   Self-foaming bodywash     -   Sprayable sun care emulsion     -   Sprayable sun protection emulsion     -   Emollient facial gel     -   2-phases oil foam bath     -   Shampoos     -   Shower bath     -   Hydro-alcoholic AP/Deo pump spray     -   Aerosol     -   Aqueous/alcoholic AP/Deo roll-on     -   Styling Gel Type “Out of Bed”     -   Shaving Foam     -   Sensitive skin Baby shampoo     -   Body wash for Sensitive Skin     -   Gloss Enhancing Shampoo for Sensitive Scalp     -   Deo Stick     -   Baby Wipe     -   After shave balm     -   Face Gel     -   Face Day Care Cream     -   Face Cleanser     -   Body lotion     -   Sun Care SPF50+, Sprayable Lotion     -   Hand dish cleaner, regular     -   Hand dish cleaner, concentrate     -   Sanitary cleaner, concentrate     -   All-purpose cleaner     -   Anti-bacterial fabric softener     -   Detergent composition     -   Powder detergent composition     -   Liquid detergent composition

A person skilled in art may be well versed with the various general formulations for the above-mentioned products.

Perfume oil compositions 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B can for example be formulated in specific formulations as disclosed in, IP.com Number: IPCOM000258614D entitled New Aroma

Chemicals pages 6 to 46, Table 1 to Table D13, wherein the “Fragrance Composition 1A” is replaced by identical amounts of perfume oil compositions 1A, 1B, 2A or 2B. 

1-16. (canceled)
 17. A compound which is 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal.
 18. The compound of claim 17 which is selected from (2Z,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, (2E,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, (2E,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, (2Z,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, and mixtures of two or more thereof.
 19. The compound according to claim 18, which is (2Z,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal.
 20. The compound according to claim 18, which is (2E,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal.
 21. The compound according to claim 18, which is (2E,6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal
 22. The compound according to claim 18, which is (2Z,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal
 23. The compound according to claim 18, which is a mixture of stereoisomers comprising (2E, 6E)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal and(2E,6Z)-2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal.
 24. An aroma chemical composition comprising the compound according to claim 17 and: (i) at least one additional aroma chemical which is different from 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal, or (ii) at least one non-aroma chemical carrier, or (iii) a mixture of (i) and (ii).
 25. The aroma chemical composition according to claim 24 which is an aromatized ready-to-use composition.
 26. The aroma chemical composition according to claim 25, wherein the aromatized ready-to-use composition is selected from perfume compositions, body care compositions, hygiene articles, cleaning compositions, textile detergent compositions, compositions for scent dispensers, foods, food supplements, pharmaceutical compositions and crop protection compositions.
 27. Use of the compound according to claim 17 as an aroma chemical.
 28. Use of the compound according to claim 17 for preparing an aroma chemical composition.
 29. Use of the compound according to claim 17 for modifying the aroma character of an aroma chemical composition.
 30. The use according to claim 28, wherein the aroma chemical composition is an aromatized ready-to-use composition.
 31. The use according to claim 30, wherein the aromatized ready-to-use composition is selected from perfume compositions, body care compositions, hygiene articles, cleaning compositions, textile detergent compositions, compositions for scent dispensers, foods, food supplements, pharmaceutical compositions and crop protection compositions.
 32. A method of preparing the compound according to claim 17, which method comprises at least the steps of: reacting crotyl alcohol with 2-ethylhexenal in an organic phase to obtain 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal and optionally (ii) purification of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal. 